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EF59 CAU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,099 mi
Last recorded148,099 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 CAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2022 148,099 miles

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 141,537 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,784 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,639 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to register.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,204 miles

Front exhaust clamp is in poor condition

emission is too low to the record

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,034 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,745 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,570 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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EF59 CAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF59 CAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF59 CAU registered?

EF59 CAU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is EF59 CAU safe to buy?

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